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Continuing my research program as Post Doctoral Fellow/scientist. I wish to introduce myself to you as Senior Research Fellow working in the Centre for Geoscience and Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, INDIA. For the past five years I have been engaged in the field of Hydrochemistry. I am to submit my Ph.D. thesis within two months. The thesis of mine is likely to cover the following research activities that had been carried out during the past five years: (i) Groundwater Quality (ii) Impact of agrochemical on the Groundwater (iii) Rockwater interactions (iv) Simulation of the chemicals concentration through the unsaturated zone using Flow and Solute transport model. In connection to my research work, I have publicised four papers and attended conferences both at national and international levels. I am interested to further continue my research program as Post Doctoral Fellow/scientist. In this regard, I would be thankful if you could kindly let me know the availability of myself applying for PDF or suitable position in your esteemed institution. If needed, I would be pleasure in sending my curriculum vitae. Yours sincerely N.RAJMOHAN, SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW, CENTRE FOR GEOSCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI - 600 025, INDIA. e-mail: natarajanrajmohan@mailcity.com or nrmohan_2000@yahoo.com Rockfill dams safety I will start an investigation programme about rockfill dams safety. The aim is to study the breach formation in a rockfill dam with an impervious layer on the upstream slope, due to the overtopping. Does anyone know some information on this, or similar to this one. Please let me know if you are doing, or if you know someone doing this kind of research, and where can I find publications about that. Any other information about dam safety investigation is also welcome. Thank you. Mário Franca, e-mail: mariofranca@clix.pt GIS WORLDLAKE As may be you know, during last three years I develop the GIS WORLDLAKE for general limnological studies that currently covers vast literature geographic, morphometric, thermal, hydrological etc. data for more than 29,000 natural and 4,100 manmade "limnologically studied" world lakes. Seems for many countries and regions the data-files are close to saturation. However, I'd be very appreciated for your contribution with any original data already published or not which will be incorporated into WORLDLAKE with thanks and corresponding references. In turn, I could supply you with any original data of your interest. Thank you in advance.Yours sincerely, Dr.Sc. Sergei V.Ryanzhin, Limnology Institute, The Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastyanova 9, St Petersburg 196105, Russian Federation of.ph./fax +7 (812) 2948020/2987327 e-mail: ryanzhin@peterlink.ru

Migrating fish I was asked of possibilities to help migrating fish to pass through hydraulic structures especially from up to downstream. Does anyone know about current investigations on this topic or even literature? Any help would be strongly appreciated. Regards, Martin e-mail: krebs@hrz2.hrz.tu-darmstadt.de Pressure transducers We are commencing a research project using pressure transducers in an open channel gravel bed to measure the range of pressure fluctuations experienced there. Has anyone done anything like this or can point us to any publications on the subject?? Can you reply to e-mail: klemm@civil.gla.ac.uk alan ervine. Wire netting we are presently in the process of designing and building a wire net aimed at stopping the broken ice moving on a small stream (50' wide, steep slope) during the spring breakup. The net is designed in such a way that a stable ice jam would form upstream, preventing flooding of the downstream reach. Typical steel wire diameter would be 3/4". Has anyone heard of similar nets used for spring breakup control ? I would appreciate receiving any kind of information, reference or names of persons with relevant experience. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Jeroen Pieterse, Trainee Engineer, LaSalle Consulting Group, LaSalle, Québec, Canada e-mail: jeroen_on_tour@hotmail.com Remeandering techniques I am looking for information about remeandering techniques and impacts of that kind of processes for lowland (small) rivers. I am also interested to know if there are commercial models available on meander migration. If someone can tell me where to look or provide some references, I would be very pleased. Best regards, Nathalie Gunst, e-mail: gunstie@yahoo.com

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THE CROUCHER FOUNDATION ,Advanced Study Institute on Recent Developments in Coastal Eutrophication Research: Prediction, Decision Support Systems, and Management The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, February 5-12, 2001 Applications/inquiries: To maximize interaction between lecturers and course participants, the meeting is limited to 45 participants. Applicants should contact the Course Director as soon as possible (please attach a one page CV stating the reasons for wishing to attend this ASI): Prof. Joseph Hun-wei Lee, Department of Civil Engineering, The university of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Tel: (+852) 2859-2672; Fax: (+852) 2559-5337; Email: hreclhw@hku.hk. Further details on the ASI will be available from www.hku.hk/civil/activities.html. European Geophysical Society XXVI General Assembly Nice, France, 26 - 30 March 2001 EGS Office, Max-Planck-Str. 13, 37191 Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany Tel: +49-5556-1440 Fax: +49-5556-4709 e-mail: EGS@COPERNICUS.ORG Website: http://www.copernicus.org/EGS/egsga/nice01/nice01.htm 2001 Unesco/Ihp International Symposium On Frontiers In Urban Water Management: Deadlock Or Hope? 18 - 20 June 2001, Marseille, France Contact: J. Alberto Tejada-Guibert, Division of Water Sciences, UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15, France tel. +33 (0)1 4568 4096 fax +33 (0)1 4568 5811 e-mail: Ja.tejada-guibert@unesco.org Innovative methods for investigating fluvial sediment transport processes Conference Fluvial Sedimentology 2001, University of Nebraska, USA. Aug 6-10th, 2001. Website: http://www.unl.edu/geology/ICFS.html }www.unl.edu/geology/ICFS.html	Rainwater International 2001" Mannheim, Germany, 10-14 September 2001, Cconsisting of the 10th International Conference on Rainwater Catchment Systems, the forum "Rainwater Harvesting in Practice", an International Rainwater Fair with more than 100 exhibitors and interesting excursions. Website: www.rainwaterconference.org. IX Latin American Meeting of Small Hydroenergy Development (IX ELPAH) 2001. November 5th-9th, 2001 in Neuquén, Northern Patagonia, Argentina. The main topics of the Meeting are: a).- Generation and Environmental Considerations b).- Technology and development for small electric power plants c).- Organizational Aspect on Small Hydro Power Plants d).- Legal and institutional frame e).- Economical and Financial Aspect on Energy production. f).- Eolic and Photovoltaic Generation. The programme includes five technical sessions according to the above topics. Organizing committee IX ELPAH, Laboratory of Hydraulic Machines, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Ability of Engineering, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF THE COMAHUE, Buenos Aires 1400, (8300) NEUQUÉN, ARGENTINA, Tel: 54-299-4490300 (int. 404) Fax: 54-299-4422836 e-mail: i|xelpah@uncoma.edu.ar Website: www.uncoma.edu.ar/actividades/ixelpah CEDA DREDGING DAY 2001, DREDGING SEEN Perspectives - From the Outside Looking In 15 NOVEMBER 2001, AMSTERDAM RAI, THE NETHERLANDS website: http://www.dredging.org/DredgingDay/content.htm
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Contribution on developing GIS WORLDLAKE that covers literature data on approx.. 24.000 natural and 4.100 manmade "limnologically studied" . World lakes Database and Geographical Information System for World Lakes (GIS WORLDLAKE) Contact: D Sc. Sergei V. RYANZHIN, Limnology Institute, The Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastyanova 9, St.Petersburg, 196199 RUSSIA ph. 7 812 294 8020, Fax 7 812 298 7327, e-mail: ryanzhin@peterlink.ru The UK Government Department of Environment (DETR) Has set up in the mid-1990s a Construction Research and Innovation Strategy Panel (CRISP) as a forum to for the research interests of the uK construction industry to work with government to promote more effective research. CRISP has recently published a framework document "Construction Research Priorities 2000" which indentifies three main drivers for industry improvement: customer needs, respect for people, and sustainable construction. The CRISP website contains information on CRISP priorities, activities and outputs. website: www.crisp-uk.org.uk.

21st Century Science & Technology magazine has posted the following articles on its website: Three Gorges Dam: The TVA on the Yangtze River The Artificial Reputation of John von Neumann's Intelligence Programmed to Kill: Video Games, Drugs, and the `New Violence' Science Magazine Peddles Nazi Eugenics Advances in Developing the Moon Nuclear Model Who Was Robert J. Moon? How Telling the Truth Defeated Greenpeace in Brazil Is a New Ice Age Under Way? website: http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com News (form out members) HR Wallingford has developed new equations to help ensure self-cleaning conditions are achieved in inverted siphons. Minimum velocity depends on the size of the pipe, the relative depth of flow, the concentration of the sediment and the size and density of the seidment particles. The equations show the relationship between these factors. For further information contact Richeard May at HR Wallingford rwpm@hrwallingford.co.uk

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Hydrologic/Watershed Modeling Specialist, Seattle, Denver, Or Stuart, Florida, USA Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation is seeking a senior water resources engineer specializing in modeling of hydraulic/hydrologic processes. The selected candidate will play a leadership role in conducting hydrologic modeling and associated fate and transport analysis in support of watershed management studies. Specifically we are looking for a candidate with an M.S./Ph.D in related fields with 8 to 15 years of experience in using hydrologic simulation programs such as HSPF, SWMM, HEC series, UNET, SWAT etc. Experience with USEPA's BASINS tool and knowledge in data processing with GIS system ARC/INFO is desirable. Hydrologic Modeling Specialist, Seattle, Denver, Or Stuart, Florida, USA Education: Masters or Doctorate in Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental, Civil, or Agricultural Engineering. Desired Experience: Over 8 or more years of experience in the following areas: · Water quantity analysis using numerical models · Hydrologic simulation of rainfall-runoff relationships, flow routing · Flood/low flow frequency analysis · Preparation of storm drain master plans and urban hydrologic evaluations · Experience with channel restoration and sedimentation studies · Watershed and water resources management · Water quality analysis with specialization in point and nonpoint source pollution · Fate and transport modeling of conventional and toxic chemicals · Assessment of pollutant loading from urban and agricultural watersheds · Ground/surface water hydraulics · Wetland and habitat functional analysis Preferred Experience and Training: · Experience with hydrologic models such as HEC1, HSPF, SWMM, SWAT, and MODFLOW · Experience with water quality models such as QUAL2E, TOXIROUTE, AQUATOX · Experience with GIS applications and development and management of environmental databases using ArcInfo/AML, ArcView/Avenue · Familiarity with USEPA's BASINS tool and its application for TMDLs and watershed management · Experience with flood flow routing and hydraulic modeling using the HEC series · Simulation of rainfall/runoff and estimation of flood stage duration for storms · Water Quality Monitoring Design and Implementation The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to use a combination of modeling tools and resources to 1. Assess and quantify pollutant loads at field, sub-basin, and watershed scales 2. Apply the models to evaluate load reduction and watershed management strategies 3. River restoration and engineering design Foster Wheeler, Environmental Corporation, 12100 NE 195th Street, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA Attn: Human Resources/N/HM - TK e-mail: TKhangaonkar@fwenc.com HR Wallingford are seeking the following staff: CAPACITY BUILDING MANAGER (Please quote ref : DMR/CBM2) The Company has developed a considerable track record and expertise in capacity building for integrated water resources management. In order to manage and develop this expanding business, a manager is required with experience in water management and capacity building. The post will involve both developing and undertaking projects. The successful applicant will be based at Wallingford but will be required to undertake frequent overseas visits. Applicants should have ten years' experience of working in water management and capacity building, including experience of working with clients from developing countries. Applicants must also have experience and enthusiasm for developing new business. IRRIGATION ENGINEER (Please quote ref : DMR/IE3) An irrigation engineer is required to undertake research and consultancy studies in irrigation and water resources. Applicants should have a minimum of five years' relevant experience. An MSc in irrigation or water resources would be an advantage. PROJECT LEADER : URBAN DRAINAGE MODELLING (Please quote ref : DMR/UDM4) A project leader is required to undertake research and consultancy studies in urban drainage. The ideal candidate is a project engineer with at least five years' experience in urban drainage consultancy and/or research, including urban drainage modelling experience. An interest in and experience of sustainable drainage techniques would also be useful. Applicants should have good communication skills both in terms of dealing directly with clients and producing reports, and also in effective team leadership and delegation of work. General computer literacy is essential and a working knowledge of MapInfo and ArcView would be desirable. WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST (Please quote ref : DMR/WRS5) A water resources specialist is required to undertake and manage research and specialist consultancy projects in various aspects on integrated water resources management in developing countries. Applicants should have a minimum of five years' post graduation experience, preferably in water resources planning and management. An MSc or PhD in water resources management or related topic would be an advantage. Knowledge of development issues and donor priorities would also be an advantage. RIVER MODELLERS (Please quote ref : DMR/RM6) Graduates are required to work on river and urban drainage modelling. Applicants should have a good science degree, preferably in mathematics or geography. A background in mathematics is essential. Previous experience of modelling would be an advantage. HYDRAULIC ENGINEER (Please quote ref : DMR/HE7) A graduate civil or mechanical engineer is required to work on research and consultancy studies in urban drainage, hydraulic structures and river engineering. The work involves applied experimental research as well as some numerical programming. Applicants should have a good Honours degree (1st or 2:1) and be interested in data collection and analysis in the field of hydraulics. Please apply with full CV and details of current package to Maureen Ferguson, Personnel Officer, HR Wallingford, Howbery Park, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 8BA, or telephone Personnel on Wallingford (01491) 835381 for an Application Form. e-mail maureen@hrwallingford.co.uk. Research Opportunity in Coastal Engineering There is an opening for a postgraduate research student to work on a project in 2001-3 concerned with assessing the suitability of a sand source for the Adelaide metropolitan beaches. It is expected that the successful applicant would complete a PhD. The study is supported by an ARC SPIRT grant which includes funding to pay a scholarship (approx. $21,000 tax free). The total project budget is $130,000. The scholarship is open to Australian citizens. Statement of Basic Problem to be Addressed A potential source of sand for beach re-nourishment is located offshore from the city of Adelaide, South Australia. Section Banks is an inter-tidal shoal isolated from the sediment transport system by the construction of a shipping channel in the early 1900s. In order to assess the potential for utilizing the sand source a field and numerical modelling study is proposed to assess the effect that the shoal has on the wave climate in Barker Inlet, an important marine ecosystem. The study will focus on developing an improved model for bottom friction and the non-linear wave interactions. The postgraduate student would have a significant role in developing the field data collection program and implementing it. This, together with the development of the descriptions of bottom friction and wave-wave interactions, would form the basis of their doctorate. The background necessary for the student would include high levels of mathematics, hydraulics and computing, as well as a practical ability in relation to field equipment. Recent graduates in engineering and applied maths are encouraged to apply. Contact Dr David Walker, Dept Civil & Environmental Eng, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, AUSTRALIA. Ph +61 8 8303 4319 Fax +61 8 8303 4359 e-mail: david.walker@adelaide.edu.au	WRc,Business Development Opportunities, US and Malaysia WRc plc is a leading European group in research, technology and consultancy with unrivalled expertise in water, wastewater and environmental management. We now have opportunities for two ambitious people to work in the overseas offices of these joint ventures for a period of 1-2 years developing solutions to clients business needs using a wide range of innovative WRc technologies.As an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you'll have a good knowledge of the water industry. Ideally with a background in process engineering, you must be able to demonstrate good commercial awareness, client focus and excellent interpersonal skills. Both businesses will be initially focusing on water and wastewater treatment services, so some experience of design and optimisation of these using simulation techniques is desirable. Some familiarity with the working environment within SE Asia is desirable for the Malaysian opportunity along with your commitment to widespread travel. To apply on-line click here - or please write to Katrina French, enclosing a full CV, Personnel Department, WRc plc, Frankland Road, Blagrove, Swindon SN5 8YF. e-mail: french_k@wrcplc.co.uk Ph.D. Student male/female For the development of knowledge-based systems in the fieldof strategic management of water systems Dept. of Civil Engineering of the Faculty of Technology & Management University of Twente At the department knowledge-based systems have been developed for the Dutch Wadden Sea, the coastal zone in South Sulawesi, and the river Meuse. In these systems models from different disciplines, such as economics, hydrology, ecology, and water quality, have been integrated. Until now the choice of models is primarily based on intuition. The present focus of attention for the research concerns the development of structured methods for the design of integrated models for the management of water systems. Therefore, criteria must be developed to determine whether the coupling of different models is sensible. Examples of such criteria are time and spatial scales, and model accuracy. Furthermore, techniques must be developed for the application of these criteria to existing and new knowledge-based systems. Control engineering and signal theoretic concepts will form an important aspect of the research. The envisaged techniques will be verified for a number of test cases. The applicant should have an academic degree, preferably in applied mathematics, civil engineering, computing science or physics. Furthermore, the applicant is mathematically oriented and has a particular interest in water systems. For further information please contact prof. dr. ir. H.G. Wind, University of Twente, Dept. Civil Engineering and Management, Water Resources Management, PO Box 217, NL-7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands Tel: +31-53-4893546 (office) or +31-547-276457 (home) e-mail: H.G. Wind@sms.utwente.nl PhD student Water Resources Management The University of Twente, Department of Civil Engineering, Group of Water Resources Management has a vacancy for a PhD student who will be working on a project entitled "Nature development in river basins". River basin managers are more frequently confronted with plans for nature restoration or development in floodplains. This study is aimed to assist the river basin manager in judging the feasibility and effects of nature development in floodplains by searching for answers to the following questions: * How and to what extent can nature development in a river basin be predicted based on given or expected circumstances? * What is a sensible time and spatial scale for nature planning in river basins? * What management instruments are available and how should they be implemented to assist nature development in a river basin? * How does nature development interact with other functions like safety, navigation and water supply. The duration of the project is 4 years and the intention is that it leads to a PhD thesis to be defended at the University of Twente. This study will be conducted in cooperation with the Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde in Koblenz, Germany. Please send reactions or questions for information to prof. dr. C.B. Vreugdenhil, University of Twente, Dept. Civil Engineering and Management, Water Resources Management, PO Box 217, NL-7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands phone +31 53 489 2615 fax +31 53 489 4040 e-mail c.b.vreugdenhil@sms.utwente.nl. Coastal and ocean engineers Han-Padron Associates, LLP (HPA), an international firm specializing in the planning, design and construction management of ports, harbors, and other coastal, waterfront, and offshore facilities, is seeking highly talented coastal and ocean engineers to join our firm. We currently have opportunities available in our New York City office for engineers with 3 to 15 years of relevant experience to work on challenging projects in coastal and ocean engineering and port development. Experience is desired in the areas of breakwater design, shore protection, and coastal processes numerical modeling. Successful candidates will have completed masters degrees in coastal or ocean engineering and will be motivated self-starters, dedicated to excellence, and interested in professional growth and development. HPA offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an incentive bonus program. If you are interested in joining our team, please respond via fax, mail, or email to: Human Resources Department, Coastal and Ocean Engineers, Han-Padron Associates, LLP, Eleven Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001, USA Fax: (212) 629-4406 e-mail: bbaker@han-padron.com Senior Specialists ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is requesting CVs from Senior Specialists (Ph.D. preferred) who have at least fifteen years of professional experience which include five years of professional international field experience and excellent working knowledge of Spanish (absolutely required). This project is in the proposal preparation stage. Areas of desired expertise are: Industrial Water Pollution Prevention and Control Specialists Water Law/Environmental Law Specialists Civil and Environmental Engineering Specialists Economists/Water Resources Economists Private Sector Development/Planning Specialists Fisheries Management Specialists Aquatic/Coastal Biologists Fisheries Management Specialists Training and Institutional Strengthening Specialists Please email your full, current, chronological curriculum vitae to cdebaise@ardinc.com and insert the words "industrial pollution" in the subject line. You may also fax your CV to C. DeBaise, 802-658-4247. Donna C. Read, Manager, International Consultant Services ARD, Inc., 159 Bank St., 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401, USA Ph.: (802) 658-3890 Fax: (802) 658-4247 e-mail: dread@ardinc.com URL: http://www.ardinc.com Faculty positions New faculty positions in this program are now available. We are especially interested in applicants with active research programs in ocean acoustics, air sea interactions, coastal morphology, and sediment dynamics. Screening of applicants will begin approximately January 31, 2001, and will continue until positions are filled. REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field at the time of appointment. The selection process will pay particular attention to the candidates' publication record, potential to attract external funding for their research, and commitment to quality teaching of graduate students. The appointments are expected to be made at the assistant professor level, but qualified candidates may also be considered at a higher rank. The successful candidates will become faculty members of the Graduate College of Marine Studies. The POSE faculty research focuses on shelf and estuarine physical oceanography, coastal engineering, ocean acoustics, and environmental fluid dynamics. Applicants for these positions should submit credentials and the names and addresses of at least three references to: Chairperson, POSE Search, Robinson Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA e-mail: lclewis@udel.edu website: http:/www.coastal.udel.edu.
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